Comparison

RopamNeo vs StrandAbacus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RopamNeo

Control your NeoGSM-IP security system remotely via Wi-Fi, LAN, or GPRS. Monitor system status, manage outputs, and receive PUSH notifications for events. Offers custom menus, macro functions, and SMS command control for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote system control via TCP/IP or GPRS
  • PUSH notifications for events
  • Customizable menu with pictograms
  • Macro function creation
  • QR code configuration
  • SMS command control
  • Output control (lights, gates, blinds)
Features
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The RopamNeo application is used to operate the NeoGSM-IP and NeoGSM-IP-64 system Features: - connection with the control panel is carried out via the TCP / IP protocol (WIFI or LAN) or GPRS and server RopamBridge, - support for PUSH notifications with events from the control panel (RopamBridge access required), - the ability to create a customized menu through any placement pictograms, acc. application or user requirements - creating own macro functions - one button performs several functions in the sequence. - simple configuration, consisting in scanning the QR code generated in the program NeoGSMIPManager. - possibility to control the armed mode of the control panel also with SMS commands - eg in the case of lack of access to Internet. - Possibility to share the license with five home users. After connecting to the NeoGSM-IP control panel, you can perform the following operations: - view of the control panel status, - view of zone status, - view of the state of inputs, - view of the status of outputs, - control of outputs (remote switching on of lights, opening of gates, control of blinds, etc.), - control of roller shutters, - partitioning, - disarming zones, - temperature control by means of a thermostat (temperature profiles, calendar), - view of current system failures, - system event view, - user code change, - USSD code support (prepaid card control) Subscription: The RopamNeo application uses a paid auto-renewable subscription that allows you to use the RopamBridge service. Subscription terms: β€’ Title: RopamBridge Neo 12 months β€’ Length of subscription: 12 months β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://ropam.com.pl/polityka-prywatnosci/ Terms of use: https://www.ropam.com.pl/pliki/ropamneo.pdf

About

StrandAbacus

Features
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StrandAbacus is the offline craft desk for fiber makers who juggle warps, peg looms, and bead charts. DESK See active projects, month spend in USD, and the selected piece. Tick advances the selected project; New starts another warp, peg, or bead job. WARP Beam and repair warps with searchable end counts, targets, and notes. Detail view shows remaining ends and material cost. PEG Advance peg-loom rows one tick at a time. Keep row charts, remaining rows, and yarn spend on the same bench. BEAD Tick bead charts and pattern rows. Open any cuff or loom job to adjust counts and USD material cost. PRIVACY Fully offline. No account, no cloud, no subscriptions. Data stays on the device. USD figures are workshop estimates only.

Screenshots

RopamNeo4 screens
StrandAbacus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrandAbacus at none against RopamNeo's 2. RopamNeo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RopamNeo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. StrandAbacus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RopamNeo ships an update monthly, StrandAbacus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
RopamNeo versus StrandAbacus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRopamNeoStrandAbacus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews17.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationSubscriptionβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.Yuliia Bielolipetska

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RopamNeo

Subscriptions1
  • RopamBridge Neo 12 months$4.491 Year
One-time1
  • RopamBridge Neo$20.99
None

StrandAbacus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RopamNeo free?
RopamNeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrandAbacus free?
StrandAbacus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RopamNeo or StrandAbacus have ads?
Neither RopamNeo nor StrandAbacus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RopamNeo or StrandAbacus?
RopamNeo ships an update monthly, and StrandAbacus every 3 weeks. Most recently, RopamNeo was updated on November 2, 2026 and StrandAbacus on October 31, 2026.

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